D The DAF Process

D issolved air flotation (DAF) is a proven and effective physical/chemical technology for
treating a variety of industrial process and wastewater streams, including those from
food processors, laundry facilities, pulp and paper producers, and biological
wastewater treatment systems.
The ETS RT Series DAF systems are designed to remove suspended solids (TSS), biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD5), and oils and greases (O&G) from a wastewater stream. Contaminants
are removed through the use of a dissolved air-in-water solution produced by injecting air under
pressure into a recycle stream of clarified DAF effluent. This recycle stream is then combined and
mixed with incoming wastewater in an internal contact chamber where the dissolved air comes
out of solution in the form of very fine bubbles that attach to the contaminants. The bubbles and
contaminants rise to the surface and form a floating bed of material that is removed by a surface
skimmer into an internal hopper for further handling.

Concurrent, flight and chain top

skimmer system allows for
Timer-operated, variable- longer float residence residence
speed drive allows fine time, resulting in the driest
tuning of top skimmer materials possible
operation to match float
production

Oversized, adjustable
effluent weir rings provide
easy adjustment of water
level and prevents
fluctuations from flow surges

Compact, heavy-duty
design allows for simple
installation and easy
cleaning around the unit

Oversized float hopper

provides intermediate
storage of material for
transfer to disposal or
dewatering

Counter-current, flight and chain

bottom skimmer system provides for
the removal of settled solids without
bridging problems (optional auger
system available)
 Why Use an RT Series DAF?

E TS developed the RT Series of packaged DAF

systems over fifteen years of basic research and
multiple installations in a variety of industries.
These systems provide basic features not found with
other DAF systems:
" Quality drive and pump components for long-term
reliability
" Multi-step quality control program
" Full construction and component warranties
" Complete start-up and training
" Eleven (11) different units to meet a variety of
" Process design assistance
applications and flow ranges (10 to 2,500 gpm)
" Skid-mounted design for ease of installation and " Expert technical support before and after installation
rapid start-up
" Rectangular profile for maximum space utilization
RT Series Specification Data
" Simple, effective controls and operation
DAF Surface Length Width Height
Model Area (ft2) (ft) (ft) (ft)
RT–15 14 9’-5” 3’-3” 5’-2”
Innovative contact chamber that
RT–30 31 11’-7” 5’-3” 6’-10”
features multiple recycle injection ports
and a mid-tank injection system to RT–50 57 13’-10” 7’-2” 7’-1”
improve bubble-to-contaminant contact.
An adjustable weir provides even flow RT–70 74 16’-10” 7’-2” 7’-1”
distribution through the unit RT–100 98 17’-6” 9’-4” 8’-1”
RT–140 143 23’-6” 9’-4” 8’-1”
RT–160 159 26’-6” 9’-4” 8’-1”
Recycle pressurization
and air supply RT–180 181 24’-7” 11’-3” 9’-8”
controls are RT–240 238 30’-7” 11’-3” 9’-8”
simple to use
RT–350 384 30’-6” 12’-4” 9’-8”
RT–500 480 47’-9” 12’-4” 9’-8”

HOW IS THE HELLBENDER© DAF PUMP DIFFERENT

FROM A REGULAR CENTRIFUGAL PUMP?
" Specially designed
High efficiency, air-in-water solution to operate at high
(whitewater) system, featuring the
(>100 psi) pressures
Hellbender© DAF Pump, to provide
true dissolved air with high and pump water with
concentrations of fine bubbles. entrained air without
cavitating
" Higher air dissolving efficiency vs. standard
Innovative air induction centrifugal pumps due to high pressure and
system produces unique design
dissolved air without a " Hellbender© DAF Pumps are distributed
compressed air supply
worldwide by ETS
Flocculation Systems
ETS provides high-efficiency Flocculation Systems for installation prior to DAF:
Flocculation Tubes
A simple, low-energy means of introducing coagulating and flocculating
chemicals into a waste stream prior to flotation. The systems feature
serpentined, corrosion resistant piping with non-clogging mixing zones for
optimum mixing of chemicals. The systems are mounted in heavy-duty,
galvanized steel frames for long service life.
Flash Mix and Flocculation Tank Systems
For applications that have more complicated chemistries, such as pH control,
ETS provides Flash Mix and Flocculation Tank Systems for the introduction of
coagulating and flocculating chemicals into a waste stream. The tanks are sized
to match the flow requirements of the DAF and come in FRP, HDPE, or 304SS
construction. The systems feature Hellbender© Mixers with heavy-duty drive
motors and stainless steel shafts and turbines.

Turn-Key Systems
ETS will provide DAF systems and related components either on a component basis or
as a complete turn-key installation. ETS process engineers will work with consulting
engineers or directly with a client to develop a treatment process and provide and
install all of the components necessary for a complete system. Turn-key systems have
the advantage of providing a client with a single source of supply and accountability.

Treatability Testing
ETS has a comprehensive laboratory testing program to evaluate a waste stream
for dissolved air flotation. Portable pilot systems are available to replicate actual
process conditions and provide detailed design and operational information for
use in the design of a full-scale pretreatment system.

About ETS
Environmental Treatment Systems, Inc. is a full-service environmental company that has been providing engineered
solutions to industrial wastewater problems since 1987. Other treatment systems from ETS include:
" Hellbender DAF Pumps
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" ETSBR aerobic systems
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" Hellbender Mixing Systems

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" Polymer feed systems
" SepaFloat solids removals systems
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" Sludge dewatering systems
" PABR anaerobic systems
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" pH control systems
ETS is a
P. O. Box 94005 " Atlanta, Georgia USA 30377-1005 member of:
Phone: (770) 384-0602 " Fax: (770) 384-0603
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: ETSenvironmental.com